Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions
Description
These pork tenderloin medallions wrapped in bacon make a truly elegant presentation on your dinner plates. Just don't tell anyone how easy they are!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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8 slices bacon
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2 pounds pork tenderloin
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Combine garlic powder, seasoning salt, basil, and oregano in a small bowl.
2
Cook bacon in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and still flexible, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain any excess bacon grease from the skillet.
3
Wrap four slices bacon around each tenderloin, securing each strip with 1 to 2 toothpicks. Slice tenderloins between each bacon strip to create a total of eight medallions. Dip medallions into seasoning mix on both sides.
4
Melt butter and oil together in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add medallions and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until pork is no longer pink in the center, 17 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).